As a result of digitization the demand for
energy and power will rise considerably and
sustainable energy sources will have a defining role to play

Traditionally, power and energy has been an industry which was run by the state owned entities with private companies supplementing the industry in a smaller way. Hydro and Coal power has been the primary sources of generation of power. Today, Sri Lanka is facing a dilemma with regards to its power demands within the next few decades with dwindling opportunities for hydro plants, coal becoming an expensive option and solar and wind energy plants still not being diverse or large scale enough.

As a result of digitization the demand for energy and power will rise considerably and sustainable energy sources will have a defining role to play. Disruptive technologies in the mould of Tesla’s fully electric cars and battery packs as well as solar cities, seem to indicate the way forward. With a country blessed with wind, solar and tidal energy, it remains ripe for disruptive technologies that can bridge the gap between supply and demand. Solutions such as networked and automated grid control will also play a key role in ensuring digitization processes will have an uninterrupted access to power